Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Sinkor, Monrovia – Mulbah K. Morlu, the national chair of the Coalition for Democratic Change of George Weah, has issued a warning to the Unity Party government, saying that the CDC will not submit even a small portion of Liberia to misrule, witch hunts, or poor leadership. “George Manneh Weah, the party’s standard bearer and outgoing president of Liberia, provided answers in his concession speech about the 2023 election. Nonetheless, we want to make it clear to our adversaries and the future administration that we will not give up even a little portion of Liberia to corruption, witch hunts, or…

Monrovia, Liberia – Following an elected congress that saw the election of new leaders, the Federation of International Basketball Association removed the ban imposed on the Liberia Basketball Association on November 27, 2023. In its correspondence with the local organisation, FIBA also authorised Liberian clubs and the National Basketball Team of Liberia to begin taking part in FIBA competitions. However, Monrovia City Court has placed a ban on every basketball activity at the Liberia Basketball Association following a writ of preliminary injunction. In response to a complaint submitted by Jake Kabakole, the unsuccessful presidential candidate, a Writ of Preliminary Injunction…

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia Football Association (LFA) headed by Mustapha Raji has been dragged to Court by CESAF for 2.6 million United States dollars. CESAF is an international general construction company. On November 23, 2023, the institution filed a debt action against the LFA before Judge Eva Mappy for neglecting to pay more than 2.6 million US dollars for services rendered at the LFA Headquarters. The LFA’s communications department further verified that, although the LFA President signed on behalf of the organisation, CESAF Liberia had submitted a writ for action of debt on November 23. After learning of the information,…

Rehab, Paynesville – A nationwide cleanup initiative headed by Amb. Joseph N. Boakai President elect of the Republic of Liberia has officially begun in an effort to revitalise the nation, particularly the cities of Paynesville and Monrovia. To give the city a thorough cleaning before the inauguration is the aim of the JNB-JKK clean-up effort. As the Liberian government transitions, Amb. Boakai said he acknowledged the pressing necessity for extensive cleanup efforts in numerous Liberian cities before the inauguration. Amb. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the president-elect, praised the first cleanup team for their efforts while reiterating his commitment to bringing the nation back…

Monrovia, Liberia – Switzerland Second Division club FC Aarau has terminated its contract with Liberian International Allen Njie on a mutual agreement. The 24-year-old Liberian moved to FC Aarua from Grasshopper Zurich in the summer of 2021 and has since hone to make 66 competitive appearances. Due to his extended stay with his wife in the United States for personal reasons, FC Aarua announced on their official Facebook page that the Liberian international was not included in their squad for the most recent matches. FC Aarau stated that they honour his choice. In addition, the club expressed gratitude to Allen…

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – President George Manneh Weah has sent a congratulatory message to the President of Romania, President Klaus Iohannis, on the occasion of Romania’s National Day on December 1, 2023. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, President Weah wished the government and people of the Republic of Romania a very happy National Day on behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Liberia and in his own person. The leader of Liberia observed with satisfaction the friendly relationship that has existed between the two nations for a long time as they joined the people…

Capitol Hill, Liberia – In honour of the enormous efforts made by the UN to fight HIV and AIDS, President George Manneh Weah has issued a proclamation designating Friday, December 1, 2023, as World AIDS Day and designating it as a Working Holiday throughout the Republic of Liberia. The Proclamation requests that all government departments, agencies, local, national, and international organisations, as well as the general public, work with the National Aids Commission to plan and carry out appropriate programmes in honour of the occasion. According to a Foreign Ministry release, this year’s World Aids Day will be celebrated under…

FOLLOWING DEATH OF SECRETARY OF STATE HENRY KISSINGER Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The former secretary of state, Henry Kissinger, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the age of one hundred (100). President George Manneh Weah issued a condolence message to his counterpart, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. In a statement released by the Foreign Ministry of Liberia, President Weah expressed his sincere condolences to President Biden and, via him, to the government and people of the United States of America, especially the bereaved family, for the irreversible loss incurred. This was on behalf of the government and people…

BEFORE DECEMBER 12, 2023, WITH LACC Monrovia, Liberia – All departing government officials are required by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission to report their assets by submitting an Assert Declaration form to the LACC by Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The institution stated that the statement will require the provision of an extensive list of assertions, encompassing assets, financial holdings, investments, and any other pertinent financial interests, among other things. According to the New LACC Act of 2022, the LACC stated that such information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and will be verified to guarantee correctness and adherence to legal…

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The People’s Republic of China has offered one hundred and thirty-one scholarships to young Liberians. The scholarship runs through four universities in Liberia. The four universities includes University of Liberia, Tubman University, Cuttington University, and Bomi Community College respectively. Since its establishment in 2011, the Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarship has been given to over a thousand deserving Liberian students. The scholarship has boosted the students’ motivation to work hard and fulfil their goals, heightened their curiosity about studying Chinese, deepened their understanding of China, and planted the seeds of friendship between China and Liberia. Speaking at the…